During the early years of the 20th century, the Lyme Art Colony, centered in Miss Florence Griswold's boardinghouse, became America's most famous summer art colony. Today this museum of art and history tells the story of how Connecticut played a pivotal role in fostering an authentic American art. Located in the village of Old Lyme, Connecticut, the Museum is devoted to serving a growing audience made up of a loyal network of friends and visitors from around the world.
Stony Creek is a small, experienced team with big ambitions for Connecticut craft beer. They make progressive craft beers that are both familiar and surprising — high quality, experimental, and exceeding expectations. They've built a modern brewery with a stunning taproom that's entrepreneurial in spirit, and designed for growth.
The beach by the Old House is a great place to walk and swim. Feel free to park by the house and walk down the path to the beach.
There are many fun things to do in Mystic, like the Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and local breweries. If you want to explore the town, you can also rent a bike from Uncle Rick's bike shop, Mystic Cycles!
Essex has a cute downtown with lots of shops and places to eat. You can take a ride on a historic steam train or river boat, or visit the Connecticut River Museum.